Trailing Dividend / Share
$4.05
Genuine Parts Company (GPC) Dividend History
Income profile from 1983 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.4%
Payout Ratio
8.6%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
39 years
3-Second Income Check
Safety
8.6% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
39 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.2% and trend is rising.
Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.4%
Trailing DPS$4.05
FrequencyAnnual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout8.6%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout134.0%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score4/9
Growth
Growth Streak39 years
3Y CAGR4.8%
5Y CAGR5.4%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.2%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield3.4%
1Y Total Return-1.2%
5Y Total Return27.4%
Div Contribution (5Y)17.3%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$12,74310Y ago$16,91020Y ago$38,351
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (44 years of payments)
Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Genuine Parts Company distributes 8.6% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 134.0%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 4/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
GPC has raised its dividend for 39 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 4.8% and 5-year CAGR of 5.4%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, GPC returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.4% dividend yield, 3.4% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.2% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 27.4%, with dividends contributing 17.3% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $16,910 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Annual
TTM Total$19.01
Avg/Payment$0.9504
Latest Change+3.2%
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2026Latest | $1.0625 | ↑ +3.2% | 3.48% | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Dec 5, 2025 | $1.0300 | — | 3.16% | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Sep 5, 2025 | $1.0300 | — | 2.93% | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Jun 6, 2025 | $1.0300 | — | 3.24% | Jul 2, 2025 |
| Mar 7, 2025 | $1.0300 | ↑ +3.0% | 3.17% | Apr 2, 2025 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | $1.0000 | — | 3.24% | Jan 2, 2025 |
| Sep 6, 2024 | $1.0000 | — | 2.94% | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Jun 7, 2024 | $1.0000 | — | 2.69% | Jul 1, 2024 |
Dividend Peer Comparison
Peer group: Automotive Retail and Parts
#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.4%
#1 of 2
Safety
Sustainable
8.6% payout
Streak
39Y
5.4% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.4%
#1 of 2
Annual Dividend History
44 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.06 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1.1% |
| 2025 | $4.12 | 3.0% | 4 | $0.47 | 876.6% | 0.11x | 4.2% |
| 2024 | $4.00 | 5.3% | 4 | $6.47 | 61.8% | 1.62x | 4.1% |
| 2023 | $3.80 | 6.1% | 4 | $9.33 | 40.7% | 2.46x | 3.9% |
| 2022 | $3.58 | 9.8% | 4 | $8.31 | 43.1% | 2.32x | 3.6% |
| 2021 | $3.26 | 3.2% | 4 | $6.23 | 52.3% | 1.91x | 3.3% |
| 2020 | $3.16 | 3.6% | 4 | $-0.20 | — | — | 3.2% |
| 2019 | $3.05 | 5.9% | 4 | $4.24 | 71.9% | 1.39x | 3.1% |
| 2018 | $2.88 | 6.7% | 4 | $5.50 | 52.4% | 1.91x | 2.9% |
| 2017 | $2.70 | 2.7% | 4 | $4.18 | 64.6% | 1.55x | 2.7% |
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Start ComparisonFrequently Asked Questions
How much dividend does GPC pay per share?
Genuine Parts Company (GPC) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $4.05 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.4%. Payments are made Annual.
When is GPC's next ex-dividend date?
GPC's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. GPC typically pays dividends Annual.
Is GPC's dividend safe?
GPC's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +8.6% and FCF payout ratio of +134.0%. With 39 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is GPC a Dividend Aristocrat?
Yes, Genuine Parts Company is classified as a Dividend Aristocrat with 39 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +5.4%, demonstrating above-inflation dividend growth.
How often does GPC pay dividends?
Genuine Parts Company pays dividends Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $4.05 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 43+ years from 1983 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in GPC grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in GPC five years ago would be worth approximately $12,743 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is GPC's yield on cost for long-term holders?
GPC's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.4% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.